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Jacob Haas

Jacob Haas

Feb 11, 2013

Visitation Thursday 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Funeral Friday 9:00a.m. from the funeral home to Sacred Heart Church for 10:00 a.m. Mass. Interment is St. Mary Cemetery.

Joseph T. Giunta

Joseph T. Giunta

Feb 8, 2013

Joseph T. Giunta, age 90, U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Beloved husband of the late Marguerete Elouise (nee Copeland). Devoted father of Patricia Ballard, Michael, Joan Pell, Judith (John) Belcik and the late Kenneth. Loving grandfather of 11 and great grandfather of 8. Dear brother of Stella (the late John) Tracy. Member of Marrs-Meyer American Legion Post and...

Sr. M. Adrian Urbanavicius

Sr. M. Adrian Urbanavicius

Feb 7, 2013

Sister M. Adrian Urbanavicius SSC, 95, beloved member of the Sisters of St. Casimir for 75 years. Visitation at Sisters of St. Casimir Motherhouse, 2601 W. Marquette Rd., Chicago, Wednesday, February 13, 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. followed by Vespers for the Deceased. Funeral Mass, Thursday, February 14, 9:30 a.m. at the Motherhouse Chapel. Interment St. Casimir Cemetery.

John Dijokas

John Dijokas

Feb 3, 2013

John Dijokas , age 58, Loving son of Jadvyga and the late Vytautas, Also survived by many loving relatives and friends. Many years of service with Solo Cup. Visitation Tuesday, Feb 5th, 3-9PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 S. Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos Hills. Funeral Wednesday 1030AM service at the funeral home. Interment St. Casimir Cemetery. Express your thoughts...

Charles J. Abenante

Charles J. Abenante

Jan 29, 2013

Charles J. Abenante, age 94, U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Beloved husband of the late Sue Adele. Loving brother of Jennie Abbatiello, Angelina Rosales and the late Anthony and Dominic Abenante. Dear brother in law of Emily Johnson. Dearest uncle of Michael (the late Vivian) Monaco Sr., Barabara (Leo) Gannon and James (Sophia) Abenante. Also survived by many...

Robert Higdon

Robert Higdon

Jan 28, 2013

Robert Wayne Higdon, 86, Born June 19, 1926 in Chicago to Virgil and Viola(Hubenet) Higdon. In God’s arms January 28, 2013 at Manteno from complications of Parkinson Disease. Proud veteran of Merchant Marines, World War II, as a radio operator on ships in Atlantic and Pacific. Retired from Eschem, Inc (Swift) with 45 years at various accounting positions. Surviving, his...

Mary Urbanski

Mary Urbanski

Jan 27, 2013

Mary H. Urbanski (nee Mogielnicki) age 92. Beloved wife of the late Richard J. Sr. Devoted mother of Richard Jr. (Susan) and James (Sandy). Cherished grandmother of Sherri Urbanski , Kimberley Holtrop, and great grandmother of Ashley and Anthony. Dear sister of Frank Mogielnicki. Many years of service with Federal Reserve Bank-Chicago. Visitation Wednesday 9-11 AM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral...

Helen M Wlazlo

Helen M Wlazlo

Jan 26, 2013

Helen M. Wlazlo, age 63. Loving sister of Josephine (Frank) Roti and Alexander (Yolanda) Wlazlo. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, relatives and friends. Many years of service with Humphreys/Randa Distributors. Visitation Wednesday 3-9PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 S. Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos Hills. Funeral service Wednesday evening, 7PM at the funeral home....

Bernard O'Connell

Bernard O'Connell

Jan 26, 2013

Memorial Mass At Sacred Heart Church Monday, February 4, 10:00 a.m. Inurnment St. Mary Cemetery.

Thomas V O'Connell

Thomas V O'Connell

Jan 25, 2013

Memorial Mass at Sacred Heart Church Monday, February 4, 10:00 a.m.

John Barun

John Barun

Jan 23, 2013

John A. Barun , age 83. US Navy veteran of Korean War. Beloved husband of Patricia (nee Butt). Dearest brother of Marie Collins and the late Ann Barun and Nicholas Barun. Dear uncle of Cathy and Marianne. Many years of service with Commonwealth Edison and Palos Park VFW. John was also a member of the Friday morning Croation Men’s Breakfast...

David Slesur

David Slesur

Jan 21, 2013

David Slesur, age 77. 50 year resident of Palos Park, formerly of the Roseland community. Loving and devoted son of the late Frank and Bertha(nee Schultman). Cherished brother of the late Phil. Also survived by many loving relatives and friends. He and his brother served his community for many years with their business, Phil and Dave’s Gourmet Meats. He also...

Norman F. Bilek

Norman F. Bilek

Jan 17, 2013

“Bud” Norman F. Bilek, U.S. Navy veteran of Korean War. Beloved husband of Agnes (nee McFee). Devoted father of Cathy Keselica, Frank(Linda), John (Robin), Norman “Noisey” (Cindy), Joseph(Cathy) and the late Michael “Mickey”. Loving grandfather of Barbara, Kenny and Cathy Keselica; and Frankie, Jenny Lynn, Robyn, Johnny, Johanna, Norman F., Cassey, Nicole, Alex, Bridget, Kevin and Blaine Bilek. Dear brother...

Robert Kosmala

Robert Kosmala

Jan 14, 2013

Robert T. Kosmala, age 63. U.S. Navy veteran. Beloved husband of Noreen(nee Vittorio). Loving brother of Richard(Maureen) Kosmala. Dear uncle of Leeann (Pat) Repta and Jennifer Kosmala. Visitation Wednesday Jan. 16th, 3-9PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 S. Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos Hills. Funeral Thursday 1030AM from the funeral home to Sacred Heart Church for 1130AM Mass. Interment Holy...

Bernice T. Meier

Bernice T. Meier

Jan 13, 2013

Bernice T. Meier (nee Kummer) age 90. Beloved wife of the late Roy. Devoted mother of Frederick C. (Diane), John R. (Cathy), Roy W. (Cheryl “Susie”) and Mary (the late Tim) Roche. Loving grandmother of Kim, Tammy, Donna, John and Joe Meier; and Matthew and Kelly Roche. Dear great grandmother of Benjamin and Victor. 22 years of service with Stagg...

Scott Ditusa

Scott Ditusa

Jan 12, 2013

Memorial Mass Monday 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church located at 8245 West 111th Street, Palos Hills, Il.

Crispin Y. Sandoval

Crispin Y. Sandoval

Jan 12, 2013

The visitation for Crispin Sandoval is Monday from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Funeral is Tuesday 9:15 a.m. from the funeral home to Sacred Heart Church for a 10:00 a.m. Mass. Interment St. Mary Cemetery.

Diane N. Foster

Diane N. Foster

Jan 11, 2013

Diane N. Foster (nee Mancuso) age 67. Beloved wife of Charles. Devoted mother of James and Debra Foster. Memorial visitation Tuesday Jan. 15th, 6PM until time of service, 8PM at the Palos Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 S. Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos Hills. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to South Suburban Humane Society, 1103 W. End Ave. Chicago Heights,...

Thomas "Chuck" Eckel

Thomas "Chuck" Eckel

Jan 8, 2013

Thomas “Chuck” Eckel, age 93. US Army veteran of World War II. Beloved husband of the late Rita. Devoted father of James and Diane (Casey) Orlowski. Loving grandfather of Marissa, Pamela and Daniel Orlowski. Dear brother of June (the late Robert) Reimbold and Edward(Laura) Eckel. Survived by loving relatives and friends. Visitation Friday 3-9PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028...

William L. Roels Jr.

William L. Roels Jr.

Jan 8, 2013

William L. Roels Jr. age 51. Devoted father of Courtney N. and Josh Roels. Cherished son of William Sr. (Diane) Roels. Dear brother of Mary Pendry, John “Jackie” (Tina) Roels, Mike (Tina ) Roels, Robert”Robbie” Kamensky, J.R. Scott and Kim Cesario. Bill was actively involved with Olympia Terrace Youth Association and Glenwood Baseball organizations. Visitation Sunday 2PM until time of...

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